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Cheap flights from Wellington to Houston from £388

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3 stops
Thu, Jun 4
Wellington WLGHouston IAH
£388
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 3
Wellington WLGHouston IAH
£423
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 4
Wellington WLGHouston IAH
£423
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 2
Wellington WLGHouston IAH
£426
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 4
Wellington WLGHouston HOU
£436
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 5
Wellington WLGHouston IAH
£439
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 4 – Wed, Jun 10
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£922
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 4 – Wed, Jun 10
Wellington WLGHouston IAH
£942
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 4 – Tue, Jun 9
Wellington WLGHouston IAH
£949
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 4 – Mon, Jun 8
Wellington WLGHouston HOU
£954
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3 stops
Thu, Jun 4 – Wed, Jun 10
Wellington WLGHouston IAH
£956
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Thu, Jun 4 – Tue, Jun 9
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How much do flights to Houston cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£388

Cheapest round-trip

£922

Average round-trip

£1,091

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air New Zealand

Getting from Houston airports to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: METRO bus routes.

Houston is served by two major airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) lies 37 km north of downtown Houston, while William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is located 18 km southeast of the city center. Transport options include METRO buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Houston does not have direct rail service from either airport to downtown, so ground transportation relies primarily on road-based options. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

How to get from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Houston?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-55 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and families

How to get from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Houston?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

exact fare required

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Houston does not have direct rail service from airports to downtown; all transfers are road-based.
  • METRO buses require exact fare; consider purchasing a METRO Q Fare Card for convenience.
  • Ride-hailing pickup zones are designated at both airports; follow signage upon arrival.
  • Traffic on I-45 and US-59 can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Houston

Depart from
Wellington International
Arrive to
George Bush Intercontinental
Average flights per week
262
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Wellington to Houston

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Houston

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C8°C
February18°C10°C
March22°C13°C
April26°C17°C
May29°C21°C
June33°C24°C
July33°C25°C
August34°C25°C
September31°C23°C
October28°C18°C
November22°C13°C
December18°C10°C
Hottest Month
34°C
August
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
15 May
32°C21°C
22 May
31°C21°C
Saturday
16 May
32°C22°C
23 May
32°C24°C
Sunday
17 May
89%
33°C24°C
24 May
87%
32°C24°C
Monday
18 May
85%
31°C25°C
25 May
82%
33°C24°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
33°C25°C
26 May
32°C25°C
Wednesday
20 May
31°C25°C
27 May
33°C24°C
Thursday
21 May
85%
33°C21°C
28 May
33°C24°C
Book your trip to arrive at George Bush Intercontinental, or William P. Hobby. The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Qantas, Frontier Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and Alaska Airlines. Wellington and Houston have 262 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Wellington?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Wellington and Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, London, Manchester, Melbourne, Sydney, Nadi, Gold Coast, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Nelson, Bangkok, Brisbane, Ho Chi Minh City, New Delhi, Singapore, Hanoi, Manila, Cairns.
What are the most popular routes to and from Houston?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Houston and London, Calgary, Mexico City, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Manchester, Orlando, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Bogotá, Vancouver, San Diego, Edinburgh, Denver, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Miami.
What airports are near Wellington?
The main airport in Wellington is Wellington International. It is also served by Wellington International, Palmerston North, Whanganui Airport, Kapiti Coast.
What airports are near Houston?
The main airport in Houston is George Bush Intercontinental. It is also served by Austin–Bergstrom International, Easterwood, Jack Brooks Regional, Lake Charles Regional, Victoria Regional.
Which airlines fly between Wellington and Houston?
Currently, you can fly between Wellington and Houston with Air New Zealand, Qantas, Frontier Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Wellington and Houston?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Wellington and Houston, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Wellington and Houston?
Traveling between Wellington and Houston, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Wellington?
There are a number of airports in and around Wellington. The main one is Wellington International and other nearby airports include Wellington International, Palmerston North, Whanganui Airport, Kapiti Coast
How many airports are there near Houston?
There are a number of airports in and around Houston. The main one is George Bush Intercontinental and other nearby airports include Austin–Bergstrom International, Easterwood, Jack Brooks Regional, Lake Charles Regional, Victoria Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Wellington and Houston depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Wellington and Houston arrive?
What time do flights between Wellington and Houston depart?
What time do flights between Wellington and Houston arrive?

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